Episode 228 – Ranger Command at C2E2 and ACen 2024 and Interview with Lex Lang

Originally recorded at the shows April 26-28th, May 17th and review on July 26th.

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Hosts Eric and Theresa attended the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) 2024 and Anime Central (ACen) 2024 and report back with reviews on both shows.

We discuss Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost’s panel for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and a MassiveVerse update from Kyle Higgins at C2E2.

Then, we give you the press panel for voice actor Lex Lang from Anime Central. Lex Lang is best known for his roles on Power Rangers such as Lerigot, Rygog, Ecliptor and Zen-Aku, among others.

0:00:00 – Intro and C2E2 2024 Review
0:10:44 – C2E2 – Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost panel overview
0:17:35 – C2E2 – Kyle Higgins and a MassiveVerse update
0:20:20 – C2E2 – Final thoughts and Hauls
0:23:56 – ACen 2024 Review
0:32:22 – ACen 2024 – Interview with Lex Lang

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 227 – Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 112-116 with Melissa Flores

Originally recorded on February 28th, 2024.

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In this episode, Eric welcomes back Melissa Flores, best known in Ranger Nation for her work at Saban Brands and Hasbro as well as her current work as a writer, producer, consultant and creative executive with over a decade of experience.

Her most recent works include the MassiveVerse title “The Dead Lucky”, co-writer of “Radiant Pink”, Supermassive 2023 & 2024 and Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce as well as Spider-Gwen: Smash, and NacelleVerse #0 from On iPress. She is also the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers which started with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about MMPR Issues 112-116 of the Darkest Hour event.

Timestamps
0:00:00 – Intro
0:03:17 – Issue 112 – Grace dying, the Morphin Grid, Ranger color personalities, Rangers’ agency and therapy, Tommy’s sacrifice and Power Eggs
0:20:00 – Issue 113 – Doctor Morgan, Creeper Keeper, Elastique, the HyperForce Rangers and Phantom Ranger’s return
0:31:21 – Issue 114 – Ranger Cameos, HyperForce Megazord, Death Ranger’s hubris
0:39:20 – Issue 115 – Rita’s motivations, Dayne is chaotic neutral, Kim and Jason moment, the fate of Xi
0:48:29 – Issue 116 – Setting the stage for PRU: The Morphin Masters, Drakkon’s sacrifice, work ahead and looking back

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 096 – Rangers ‘Round The World: Ashton Zala aka Ash Beardguy

Originally recorded on February 10th, 2024.

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric is joined by Ashton, also known as AshZala or AshBeardGuy.

Ash is a long time fan of Power Rangers, Tokusatsu and Anime based in the United Kingdom. He is a photographer covering conventions and runs Black Anime Culture (https://x.com/blkanimeculture) formerly Black Anime Podcasts and Toku Power Taisen (https://x.com/tokupowertaisen), the largest UK Toku and Power Rangers fan meet up.

Ash was previously a guest on RCPH Episode 161 – Rangers Talk About Black Lives Matter and Representation Matters.

Rangers ‘Round the World is a new version of our Ranger Nation Spotlight series focusing on fans around the world and their unique perspective of 30 years of Power Rangers in their country. Power Rangers is a global franchise and what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going around the world.

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 226 – Ranger Command Interview – MMPR: The Return Issue 1 with Amy Jo Johnson

Originally recorded on February 7th, 2024.

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric interviews Amy Jo Johnson, the original Pink Ranger herself, about the first Issue of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Return Issue 1.

Amy Jo Johnson, the actress, screenwriter, & director behind Kimberly Hart, the original Pink Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, returns to Power Rangers as part of its 30th anniversary to write her first comic book! Along with co-writer Matt Hotson and artist Nico Leon, Johnson pens a love letter to the franchise in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: THE RETURN that imagines an alternate future for the original cast.

The interview you’re about to hear wouldn’t be possible without the support of BOOM! Studios. I want to give thanks to Anthony specifically for reaching out to us initially to set up the interview with Amy Jo Johnson and for helping with the audio recording.

This episode was originally recorded on February 7th, 2024 – the same day that MMPR The Return Issue 1 released. Issue 2 is already out as of March 13th, Issue 3 is scheduled to come out April 10th and Issue 4 on May 8th.

Thanks for listening and enjoy!

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 225 – Ranger Command Comic Squadron Interview – MMPR x TMNT II with Ryan Parrott

Originally recorded on February 6th, 2024.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric is joined by the Ranger Command Comic Squadron to interview Ryan Parrott about Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II.

Ryan is best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, both MMPR vs.TMNT miniseries,and now The Morphin Masters. His other works include Aftershock’s Dead Day, Image’s ongoing Rogue Sun and The Infernals.

The Ranger Command Comic Squadron includes Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), Ro (@RoliverQueen_) from the Comics Code UH-thority Podcast (@ComicsUhthority) and Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD).

We talk about the the rogue’s gallery for this crossover, Dan Mora’s artwork, Dimension X Rangers and more…

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro, Synopsis of MMPR x TMNT II and Neutrinos tease
0:04:31 – PRU: The Morphin Masters follow-up – Dino Thunder Pink?
0:08:14 – Inspiration for the crossover and other TMNT media
0:12:28 – Choosing what villians to use
0:16:30 – Addressing “fanservice” and the Turtle’s Black holographic forms
0:21:21 – Ryan talking to Kevin Eastman
0:24:36 – Merging the two franchises and the sandbox to play in, Mutant Ranger concepts and Dimension X zords?
0:33:38 – More on Dimension X Rangers, Dan Mora Easter eggs and monsters
0:38:46 – Ranger and Turtle pairings, minions
0:43:22 – Messages for Ryan, Casey’s Ranger color and Dimension-X morphers
0:49:42 – Fun crossover ideas
0:52:40 – Frustrations, challenges and original pitch
0:56:39 – Dan Mora’s concepts and process working with Ryan
1:02:46 – Plugs and Closing

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 095 – Rangers ‘Round The World: Ash Day aka Deoxy360

Originally recorded on February 10th, 2024.

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In our newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric is joined by Ash Day, also known as Deoxy360 on Youtube (https://www.youtube.com/user/deoxy360).

While his bio says he’s “just some random guy in Australia that makes #PowerRangers videos”, he’s not random to us in Ranger Nation. Ash does extensive news and reviews on BOOM! Studios Power Rangers comics and theories surrounding the lore of the franchise.

We discuss the availability of the show and products in Australia, Power Rangers comics and more!

Rangers ‘Round the World is a new version of our Ranger Nation Spotlight series focusing on fans around the world and their unique perspective of 30 years of Power Rangers in their country. Power Rangers is a global franchise and what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going around the world.

Oh no… Passions!

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 224 – Ranger Command Power Hour 10th Anniversary Special

Originally recorded live on January 27th, 2024.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!
We celebrate 10 YEARS of the podcast!

Eric is joined by Chris (@GeekWithChris), Chris Long (@clong83) and Mason (@MasonMerrell) to relive some great memories, talk about the future of the podcast and more.

In the news, we discuss GLAAD announcing nominees for the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which includes Power Rangers Cosmic Fury and a bunch of upcoming 1/6th scale high quality Power Rangers figures.

Watch the unedited livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_Gq75JM6pc

This is the edited podcast version.

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 223 – Ranger Command Interview – Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters with Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Note – Make sure to read both MMPR 116 and PRU: The Morphin Masters (out now) before listening to this episode

In this episode, Eric welcomes both Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner to the podcast to discuss Power Rangers Unlimited: The Morphin Masters.

Ryan is best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, both MMPR vs.TMNT miniseries,and now The Morphin Masters. His other works include Aftershock’s Dead Day, Image’s ongoing Rogue Sun and the upcoming The Infernals.

Rachel Wagner is a writer that has worked on television shows such as ‘Preacher,’ ‘CSI:NY,’ ‘Physical,’ ‘Revolution,’ ‘Patient Zero,’ ‘Saints and Sinners,’ and ‘About a Boy.’ Additionally, she has written for BOOM! Studios and Image, developed projects for Robert Zemeckis, Marc Forster and Jerry Bruckheimer and has been nominated for Saturn and AOF Fest awards. She is no stranger to Power Rangers having co-wrote Power Rangers issue #10 with Ryan, the short story “The Price of Ambition” in Go Go Power Rangers Book One Deluxe Edition and “The Morphin Masters”.

We talk about the timeline for the comic coming together, Rachel’s influences, incorporating the lore surrounding Power Rangers Universe, Daniel Bayliss’ artwork and more…

Timestamps:
0:00:00 – Intro – Rachel’s Power Rangers experience, story conception
0:09:16 – About Lord Drakkon, Buddy Cops, and Blue Emissary
0:22:17 – Planning, the artwork, the ending
0:30:28 – Favorite Moments of the issue, Peace for Ranger Slayer and her future
0:43:38 – Final thoughts on the issue, Rachel’s work on past Power Rangers stories
0:50:20 – Closing – Plugs and Upcoming conventions and projects

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Episode 222 – Rangers Review Cosmic Fury Episodes 1-5

Originally recorded on September 25th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric is joined by Chris (@TokuChris), Chris Long (@clong83) and Josh (@LivingRangerKey) of Lightning Aftermath (@LightningFigPR) to review Power Rangers Cosmic Fury episodes 1-5.

Lightning Strikes in the new year because this podcast is not Beyond Repair. We were Off Grid for awhile, but thanks to Team Work we were able to Rock Out!

We also discuss some news including reactions to Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 products like the Omega Ranger Lightning Collection figures, Tommy’s Master Morpher and the comics.

Four months? Part two…

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Intro
0:02:45 – Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 Power Rangers Reactions
0:26:55 – Comics Solicitations
0:28:51 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Episode 1 – “Lightning Strikes”
1:06:08 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Episode 2 – “Beyond Repair”
1:25:47 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Episode 3 – “Off Grid”
1:39:04 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Episode 4 – “Team Work”
1:50:38 – Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Episode 5 – “Rock Out”
2:05:18 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour – Extra Episode 094 – Rangers ‘Round The World: HurricaneGold

Originally recorded on October 19th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric is joined by Daniel, also known as HurricaneGold (https://twitter.com/HurricaneGold_).

Daniel is a visual effects artist, youtuber and longtime member of Ranger Nation. For the 30th anniversary, Daniel recently recreated all of the Power Rangers morphs which can be seen on his YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/c/HurricaneGold

Rangers ‘Round the World is a new version of our Ranger Nation Spotlight series focusing on fans around the world and their unique perspective of 30 years of Power Rangers in their country. Power Rangers is a global franchise and what better way to celebrate this anniversary than by going around the world.

Rex Ranger forever!

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